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$82,600 – $123,800
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role produces fast-turnaround vertical videos for The Washington Post's Opinions section, collaborating with journalists to amplify commentary on current events across social platforms. It suits editors with strong news judgment and platform expertise who can work quickly under deadline pressure to build audiences around opinion journalism.
Our summary, not WaPo’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- 2+ years journalism or equivalent experience
- Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut proficiency
- Photoshop/Illustrator for thumbnail design
- Social media account or creator channel experience
- Understanding of social platform dynamics
Nice to have
- Analytics dashboard familiarity (YouTube, CrowdTangle, Sprout)